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Both Uglu´k and Grishna´kh shouted, spurring them on to a last effort. They will make it yet. They will escape, thought Here. And then he managed to twist his neck, so as to glance back with one eye over his shoulder. He saw that riders away eastward were already level with the Orcs, galloping over the plain. The sunset gilded their spears and helmets, and glinted in their pale flowing hair. They were hemming the Orcs in, preventing them from scattering, and driving them along the line of the river. He wondered very much what kind of folk they were. He wished now that he had learned more in Rivendell, and looked more at maps and things; but in those days the plans for the journey seemed to be in more competent hands, and he had never reckoned with being cut off from Gandalf, or from Strider, and even from Frodo. All that he could remember about Rohan was that Gandalfs horse, Shadowfax, had come from that land. That sounded hopeful, as far as it went. But how will they know that we are not Orcs. he thought. I dont suppose theyve ever heard of hobbits down here. I suppose I ought to be glad that the beastly Orcs look like being destroyed, but I would rather be saved myself. The chances were that he and Merry would be killed together with their captors, before ever the Men of Rohan were aware of them. A few of the riders appeared to be bowmen, skilled at shooting from a running horse. Riding swiftly into range they shot arrows at the Orcs that straggled behind, and several of them fell; then the riders wheeled away out of the range of the answering bows of their enemies, who shot wildly, not daring to halt. This happened many times, and on one occasion arrows fell among the Isengarders. One of them, just in front of Pippin, stumbled and did not get up again. Night came down without the Riders closing in for battle. Many Orcs had fallen, but fully two hundred remained. In the early darkness the Orcs came to a hillock. The eaves of the forest were very near, probably no more than three furlongs away, but they could go no further. The horsemen had encircled them. A small band disobeyed Uglu´ks command, and ran on towards the forest: only three returned. Well, here we are, sneered Grishna´kh. Fine leadership. I hope the great Uglu´k will lead us out again. Put those Halflings down. ordered Uglu´k, taking no notice of Grishna´kh. You, Lugdush, get two others and stand guard over them. Theyre not to be killed, unless the filthy Whiteskins break 454 T HE L ORD O F THE R INGS through. Understand. As long as Im alive, I want em. But theyre not to cry out, and theyre not to be rescued. Bind their legs. The last part of the order was carried out mercilessly. But Pippin found that for the first time he was close to Merry. The Orcs were making a great deal of noise, shouting and Pubg yuklemek emulator their weapons, and the hobbits managed to whisper together for a while. I dont think much of this, said Merry. I feel nearly done in. Dont think I could crawl away far, even if I was free. Lembas. whispered Pippin. Lembas: Ive got some. Have you. I dont think theyve taken anything but our swords. Yes, I had a packet in my pocket, answered Merry, store apex in game it must be battered Pubg yuklemek emulator crumbs. Anyway I cant put my mouth in my pocket. You wont have to. Ive--; but just then a savage kick warned Pippin that the noise had died down, and the guards were watchful. The night was cold and still. All round the knoll on which the Orcs were gathered little watch-fires sprang up, golden-red in the darkness, a complete ring of them. They were within a long bowshot, but the riders did not show themselves against the light, and the Orcs wasted many arrows shooting at the fires, until Uglu´k stopped them. The pubg uc zero made no sound. Later in the night when the moon came out of the mist, then occasionally they could be seen, shadowy shapes that glinted now and again in the white light, as they moved in ceaseless patrol. Theyll wait for the Sun, curse them. growled one of the guards. Why dont we get together and charge through. Whats old Uglu´k think hes doing, I should like to know. I daresay you would, snarled Uglu´k stepping up from behind. Meaning I dont think at all, eh. Curse you. Youre as bad as the other rabble: the maggots and the apes of Lugbu´rz. No good trying to charge with them. Theyd just squeal and bolt, and there are more than enough of these filthy horse-boys to mop up our lot on the flat. Theres only one thing those maggots can do: they can see like https://freestrategygames.cloud/baldurs-gate/baldurs-gate-3-walkthrough-mausoleum.php in the dark. But these Whiteskins have better night-eyes than most Men, from all Ive heard; and dont forget their horses. They can see the night-breeze, or so its said. Still theres one thing the fine fellows dont know: Mauhu´r and his lads are in the forest, and they should turn up any time now. Uglu´ks words were enough, apparently, to satisfy the Isengarders; but the other Orcs were both dispirited and rebellious. They posted a few watchers, but most of them lay on the ground, resting in the pleasant darkness. It did indeed become very dark again; for the moon passed westward into thick you naraka minissu consider, and Pippin could not password steam root deck default T HE UR U K-HAI 455 anything a few feet away. The fires brought no light to the hillock. The riders were not, rust keys explained, content merely to wait for the dawn and let their enemies rest. A sudden outcry on the east side of the knoll showed that something was wrong. It seemed that some of the Men had ridden in close, slipped off their horses, crawled to the edge of the camp and killed several Orcs, and then had faded away again. Uglu´k dashed off to stop a stampede. Pippin and Merry sat up. Their guards, Isengarders, had gone with Uglu´k. But if the hobbits had any thought of escape, it was soon dashed. A long hairy arm took each of them by the neck and drew them close together. Dimly they were aware of Grishna´khs great head and hideous face between them; his foul breath was on their cheeks. He began to paw them and feel them. Pippin shuddered as hard cold fingers groped down his back. Well, my little ones. said Grishna´kh in a soft whisper. Enjoying your nice rest. Or not. A little awkwardly placed perhaps: swords and whips on one side, and nasty spears on the other. Little people should not meddle in affairs that are too big for them. His fingers continued to grope. There was a light like a pale but hot fire behind his eyes. The thought came suddenly into Pippins mind, as if caught direct from the urgent thought of his enemy: Grishna´kh knows about the Ring. Hes looking for it, while Uglu´k is busy: he probably wants it for himself. Cold fear was in Pippins heart, yet at the same time he was wondering what use he could make of Grishna´khs desire. I dont think you will find it that way, he whispered. It isnt easy to find. Find it. said Grishna´kh: his fingers stopped crawling and gripped Pippins shoulder. Find what. Learn more here are you talking about, little one. For a moment Pippin was silent. Then suddenly in the darkness he made a noise in his throat: gollum, gollum. Nothing, my precious, click to see more added. The hobbits felt Grishna´khs fingers twitch. O ho. hissed the goblin softly. Thats what he means, is it. O ho. Very ve-ry dangerous, my little ones. Perhaps, said Merry, now alert and aware of Pippins guess. Perhaps; and not only for us. Still you know your own business best. Do you want it, or not. And what would you give for it. Do I want it. Do I want it. said Grishna´kh, as if puzzled; but his arms were trembling. What would I give for it. What do you mean. We mean, said Pippin, choosing his words carefully, that its no good groping in the dark. We could save you time and trouble. But 456 T HE L ORD O F THE R INGS you must untie our legs first, or well do nothing, and say nothing. My dear tender little fools, hissed Grishna´kh, everything you have, and everything you know, will be got out of you in due time: everything. Youll wish there was more that you could tell to satisfy the Questioner, indeed you will: source soon. We shant hurry the enquiry. Oh dear no. What do you think youve been kept alive for. My dear little fellows, please believe me when I say that it was not out of kindness: thats not even one of Uglu´ks faults. I find it quite easy to believe, said Merry. But you havent got your prey home yet. And it doesnt seem to be going your way, whatever happens. If we come to Isengard, it wont be the great Grishna´kh that benefits: Saruman will take all that he can find. If you want anything for yourself, nows the time to do a deal. Grishna´kh began to lose his temper. The name of Saruman seemed specially to enrage him. Time was passing and the disturbance was dying down. Uglu´k or the Isengarders might return at any minute. Have you got it either of you. he snarled. Gollum, gollum. said Pippin. Untie our legs. said Merry. They felt the Orcs arms trembling violently. Curse you, you filthy little vermin. season mad legends maggie 20 apex hissed. Untie your legs. Ill untie every string in your bodies. Do you think I cant search you to the bones. Search you. Ill cut you both to quivering shreds. I dont need the help of your legs to get you away and have you all to myself. Suddenly he seized them. The strength in his long arms and shoulders was terrifying. He tucked them one under each armpit, and crushed them fiercely to his sides; a great stifling hand was clapped over each of their mouths. Then he sprang forward, stooping low. Quickly and silently he went, until he came to the edge of the knoll. There, choosing a gap between the watchers, he passed like an evil shadow out into the night, down the slope and away westward towards the river that flowed out of the forest. In that direction there was a wide open space with only one fire. After going a dozen yards he halted, peering and listening. Nothing could be seen or heard. He crept slowly on, bent almost double. Then he squatted and listened again. Then he stood up, as if to risk a sudden dash. At that very moment the dark form of a rider loomed up right in front of him. A horse snorted and reared. A man called out. Grishna´kh flung himself on the ground flat, dragging the hobbits under him; then he drew his sword. No doubt he meant to kill his captives, rather than allow them to escape or to be rescued; but it was his undoing. The sword rang faintly, and glinted a little in the light of the fire away to his left. An arrow came whistling out of the T HE UR U K-HAI 457 gloom: it was aimed with skill, or guided by fate, and it pierced his right hand. He dropped the sword and shrieked. There was a quick beat of hoofs, and even as Grishna´kh leaped up and ran, he was ridden read more and a spear passed through him. He gave a hideous shivering cry and lay still. The hobbits remained flat on the ground, as Grishna´kh had left them. Another horseman came riding swiftly to his comrades aid. Whether because of some special keenness of sight, or because of some other sense, the horse lifted and sprang lightly over them; but its rider did not see them, lying covered in their elven-cloaks, too crushed for the moment, and too afraid to move. At last Merry stirred and whispered softly: So far so good; but how are we to avoid being spitted. The answer came almost immediately. The cries of Grishna´kh had roused the Orcs. From the yells and screeches that came from the knoll the hobbits guessed that their disappearance had been discovered: Uglu´k was probably knocking off a few more heads. Then suddenly the answering cries of orc-voices came from the right, outside the circle of watch-fires, from the direction of the forest and the mountains. Mauhu´r had apparently arrived and was attacking the besiegers. There was the sound of galloping horses. The Riders were drawing in their ring close round the knoll, risking the orc-arrows, so as to prevent any sortie, while a company rode off to deal with the newcomers. Suddenly Merry and Pippin realized that without moving they were now outside the circle: there was nothing between them and escape. Now, said Merry, if only we had our legs and hands xbox pubg today update, we might get away. But I cant touch the knots, and I cant bite them. No need to try, said Pippin. I was going to tell you: Ive managed to free my hands. These loops are only left for show. Youd better have a bit of lembas first. He slipped the cords off his wrists, and fished out a packet. The cakes were broken, but good, still in their leaf-wrappings. The hobbits each ate two or three pieces. The taste brought back to them the memory of fair faces, and laughter, and wholesome food in quiet days now far away. For a while they ate thoughtfully, sitting in the dark, heedless of the cries and sounds of battle nearby. Pippin was the first to come back to the present. We must be off, he said. Half a moment. Grishna´khs sword was lying close at hand, but it was too heavy and clumsy for him to use; so he crawled forward, and finding the body of the goblin he drew from its sheath a long sharp knife. With this he quickly cut their bonds. 458 T HE L ORD O F THE R INGS Now for it. he said. When weve warmed up a bit, perhaps we shall be able to stand again, and walk. But in any case we had better start by crawling. They crawled. The turf was deep and yielding, and that helped them; but it seemed a long slow business. They gave the watch-fire a wide berth, and wormed their way forward bit by bit, until they came to the edge of the river, gurgling away in the black shadows under its deep banks. Then they looked back. The sounds had died away. Evidently Mauhu´r and his lads had been killed or driven off. The Riders had returned to their silent ominous vigil. It would not last very much longer. Already the night was old. In the East, which had remained unclouded, the sky was beginning to grow pale. We must get under cover, said Pippin, or we shall be seen. It will not be any comfort to us, if these riders discover that we are not Orcs after we are dead. He got up and stamped his feet. Those cords have cut me like wires; but my feet are getting warm again. I could stagger on now. What about you, Merry. Merry got up. Yes, he said, I can manage it. Lembas does put heart into you.
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